Table Of Contents - Kramer VP-81SIDN User Manual

Contents
1 Introduction
2 Getting Started
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
2.2 Safety Instructions
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
3 Overview
About the Power Connect™ Feature
3.1
3.2 Using Twisted Pair cables
3.3 Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN
4 Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher
5 Installing in a Rack
6 Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher
6.1 Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor
6.2 Connecting Remote Contact Input and Output Selection Switches
6.3 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via RS-232
6.4 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485
6.5 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via Ethernet
7 Operating the VP-81SIDN Locally
7.1 Selecting an Input
7.2 Muting the Input when using Step-In Commanders
7.3 Resetting all Input Priorities to the Default
7.4 Selecting an Output
7.5 Setting the Audio Output Volume
7.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons
7.7 Muting and unmuting the Audio
8 Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDN
8.1 Setting the RS-485 Device Number
8.2 Reading the Current RS-485 Device Number
8.3 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination
8.4 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings
8.5 Upgrading the Firmware
9 Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely
9.1 Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller Software
10 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors
11 Technical Specifications
12 Default Communication Parameters
13 Protocol 3000
13.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax
13.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands
Figures
Figure 1: VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher Front Panel
Figure 2: VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher Rear Panel
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection
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